Top 5 Tools Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top tools apps on the Android platform in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance trends, reflecting their market dynamics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights key metrics for each app.

NordVPN – fast VPN for privacy saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $3.1K and reaching $4.2K by the end of September. Downloads peaked mid-quarter with about 1.3K in early September, while active users fluctuated, beginning around 6.4K and finishing the quarter at 7.5K.

AVG AntiVirus & Security experienced a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $2.3K in mid-August before tapering to $1.8K by the end of September. Downloads started at 1K but declined to around 720 by quarter's end. Active users showed resilience, rising from 8K to over 8.2K.

Norton360 Antivirus & Security had a revenue increase from $1.8K to a peak of $2.5K in early September, closing at $1.6K. Downloads showed a slight decline, beginning at 945 and ending at 910. Active users remained stable, averaging around 5.5K.

ExpressVPN: Fast & Secure VPN maintained a relatively stable revenue, fluctuating around $1.3K. Downloads were modest, with a high of 232 in early September. Active users saw a decrease, starting at 1.1K and ending at approximately 860.

Surfshark: Secure VPN service had a consistent revenue stream, ranging from $1.3K to $960. Downloads were steady, with minor fluctuations around 500. Active users remained fairly constant, averaging around 3.5K throughout the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance trends of these applications. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.